November 26, 2025
TRADE BOOM: Cleveland Guardians Could SCORE Big Swap After Sonny Gray Deal Shakes Market
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Cleveland Guardians should feel good about the prospect of trading a pitcher for a hitter after the Sonny Gray deal between the Cardinals and Red Sox signals a seller-friendly landscape, with Logan Allen emerging as a prime asset. Can the Guardians flip a young starter for a coveted controllable bat like Brendan Donovan or Jesus Sanchez? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis analyze the implications of the latest MLB trades and dissect the Guardians’ prospect pool in a dynamic Tools Draft. The show spotlights elite minor league talent—how does Travis Bazana’s hit tool stack up against Ralphy Velazquez’s raw power? We debate impact tools, positional value, and potential trade targets, while exploring pressing questions: Which Cleveland prospect has the best chance to help the big league lineup, and which rivals offer the best fit for a crucial upgrade? 00:00 Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray 03:28 Cardinals' $20M Trade Surprise 08:05 Logan Allen's Value as Lefty 14:37 Selling Pitchers in Hot Market 16:32 Annual Guardians Prospect Tools Draft 21:32 Ralphy Velazquez's Power Potential 23:53 Prioritizing Defense at Premium Positions 28:26 Kahlil Watson Runner Speculation 30:21 Nick Mitchell as Impact Runner Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.